Directions: In this question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/Indirect form.

My teacher says, “Guru Nanak Dev ji was born in 1469.”

Explanation for option 1: As the reporting verb is in present tense, the tense of “reported speech” will not change in indirect speech. Explanation for option 2: “Present Tense” form (says) of reporting verb does not change into “said” as per the rules of direct/indirect speech. Hence, this is not a valid option. Explanation for option 3: As reporting verb is in present tense, only conjunction “that” will be used after omitting “inverted commas” and the tense remains the same in the reported speech. Explanation for option 4: “Says” will not change to “told”.